The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted some states in the North-Central and Southern parts of the country of a possible overflow of the River Niger and River Benue that could trigger flooding in riverine communities.
The states that are highly probable are Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa.
The flood alert was contained in a statement issued by NEMA on Friday. The interventionist agency said the notice was to allow local governments and communities to take actions to mitigate the risk of flooding.
“Some of the actions expected to be taken include immediately constructing temporary flood barriers, evacuating from flood plains to safe higher grounds, and avoiding crossing flooded areas,” it stated.
The agency, therefore, advised communities to stay informed through weather updates and flood warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
